Jennifer Hudson

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Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight

Artist: Jennifer Hudson

Producer: Stargate

Album: Untitled Debut Album

Label: RCA

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Soon after winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Dreamgirls, anticipation quickly built for R&B singer/actress Jennifer Hudson‘s upcoming debut album (for which we featured her buzz single collabo with Papoose, Special).  However, at some point during her recording process, Arista grew disappointed in the musical direction of the project.  So, J-Hud got back to work on the album, but with a new slew of A-list assistants.  Now, DJBooth is proud to present the official first single for the album, showing the Chicago native caught up in a controlling relationship, always in her man’s Spotlight.  Thanks to Ne-Yo‘s skills on the pen and Stargate‘s on the boards, expect Hudson to stay in the charts’ Spotlight for quite a while, leading up to the long-awaited album’s newly set release date, September 30.

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on May 27, 2008

   

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Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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Now this is more like it. I don't know what that bullcrap single she put out with Papoose, but this right here is the real Jennifer Hudson. This is a hit. Production is very crispy, vocals are great and Ne-Yo did his thing. 5 Stars!


Posted on May 19, 2008    

cb126405
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cb126405
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Wow. Ive been waiting for an album and an actual song from Jennifer Hudson for a while, even though she's been winning all these awards without doing either of the 2! This woman can sing, this song shows her great vocal ability and the team of Ne-Yo and Stargate make this song really really nice.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

deezy
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deezy
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You can definitely feel Ne-Yo's influence here. Her voice has great range.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

jesavail02
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Great song but I feel that the "yeeea hee hee, yeeaa hee hee" should of been omitted.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

jordan@djbooth.net
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Jennifer Hudson is a jewel. Her voice is powerful but it still glides effortlessly over the music. I'm a huge "American Idol" fan and it's always great to see past contestants doing big things. Ne-Yo and Stategate have proven to be a deadly combo! We got a banger right hurr.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

jordan@djbooth.net
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Yes, I said it...I'm an "American Idol" fan, okay? Haha.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

jdzup
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Posted on May 19, 2008    

skywalker2008
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Total Ratings: 8
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Dam! this girl got some voice. Y'all watch out grammy nod right here.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

XxMrHaterxX
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XxMrHaterxX
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I like this, this is great!


Posted on May 19, 2008    

Dj Astro
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yea dis song does it jus aint ma type. its in rotation.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
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J-Hud is a MUCH better singer than she is an actress, so I hope this is the start to a very successful music career for her. Chicago love!
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Posted on May 19, 2008    

babybritney
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Total Ratings: 8
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MANNN i almost cried just listening to the beat & her voice come together makes me want to cry! she is truely an inspiration!!
geeesh;

i LOVE the song SPOTLIGHT!!!!


Posted on May 19, 2008    

Jersey Gods
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Rarely, you find a song and vocal that compliment each other beautifully, this is one of damn.. Brillant..


Posted on May 19, 2008    

No Limit
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Total Ratings: 18
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Great! But id never think that actreeses can sing ..when they release albums they ALWAYS flop..not this one


Posted on May 19, 2008    

J Roc the Legend
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J Roc the Legend
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This is pretty hot! Stargate has taken their production to the next level with songs like this and Ne-Yo's "Closer" track. Jennifer Hudson is undeniably a great singer, but sometimes I wonder if she can handle the power of her own voice. I think it can make her or break her. I guess we wont kno for sure until the album comes out tho.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

wachui
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This is good but I think she can and has done better! Sorry :( Jennifer


Posted on May 19, 2008    

mayne
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vocals, ON POINT!!!


Posted on May 19, 2008    

FredRico
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FredRico
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It’s time we appreciate talent over anything. Time any Jennifer Hudson gets the props she deserves even not being Beyonce-looking. I guess that time already began here on DjBooth! ;) Let’s spread the awareness. I’ve been in love with her voice and singing ability since Dreamgirls (btw, she’s a SINGER before actress, so don’t be that surprised NO LIMIT) Ne-Yo and Stargate make beautiful music.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

mr.mocity
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Total Ratings: 94
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it's cool the beat go hard she can reall sang its good song.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

angelat704
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I like it!!


Posted on May 19, 2008    

Drezilla
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Drezilla
Total Ratings: 24
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First let me say CHI-TOWN is in the building!!! What up DJ Z!!!! Anyway...nice song with real singing talent. I'm not a 2008 R&B fan but this ain't bad. I'm giving my boo an extra star just from being out of the CHI'!!!! Gotta show love.


Posted on May 19, 2008    

DJ SexyBack
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DJ SexyBack
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The lyrics are strong (props to neyo), and the production is right on point (stargate as always). Hudson delivers on this track with her strong vocals. Was never a big fan, but willing im anticipating her next track.


Posted on May 20, 2008    

JayCL
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JayCL
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neyo and stargate did it again...
he vocal is right on point
banga


Posted on May 20, 2008    

Schmooves favorite
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Schmooves favorite
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Listenable


Posted on May 20, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
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This is nice! Jen's voice is so retro. Its beautiful to hear a sound like hers in this era. NE-Yo is kickin ass as usual. Good song!


Posted on May 20, 2008    

LeeLee08
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Voice is amazing, but the songs kinda boring. Like da lyrics, but 2 me it the song doesnt go wit da beat. I give it a 3.


Posted on May 20, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
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Let me first off address this for the silly person who said that didn't think actresses could sing: Jennifer Hudson was a singer first. In addition, the movie she was in was a "musical". C'mon now. Pay attention people.

And Z, are you serious homey? You don't think she's getting it in on the acting tip too? I think she's equally smashing both scenes. Ready to see her on some Broadway as well.


Posted on May 20, 2008    

reishm4
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this is good.. not my style but it's good! She could sing man!


Posted on May 20, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
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I really like this track...she is truly talented!


Posted on May 21, 2008    

Guest
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I've read her album is suppose to be a blend of different styles of music. So all you R&B/Soul heads may be in for a surprise. She seem like an artist who would do an album full of ballads so this should be intresting.


Posted on May 22, 2008    

bull4life123
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bull4life123
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oldie this borin


Posted on May 29, 2008    

keek-a-leek
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I'm bangin it!!!


Posted on May 31, 2008    

footballkhick
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footballkhick
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this is real gud but i do agree with jesavai102 the yea hee hee part need tah go an no disrespect tah bull4life123 but its not an oldie its soul musiq...she kynda remind me of mjb


Posted on Jun 07, 2008    

Latesha
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I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS SONG KEEP IT POSTED


Posted on Jun 09, 2008    

Delicious Dimples
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I absolutely love Jennifer...This song is HOT!!! It feels like I as well as a lot of others fans have been waiting decades for her release. But I can say that it's been well worth the wait. I'm so proud of Jennifer, she has really come along way. I can't wait to get the full length CD on September 30th.

Spotlight is available NOW on iTunes!!!!! I brought it yesterday, and can not stop listening to it.

I Love You Jennifer :o)

?Delicious Dimples?


Posted on Jun 12, 2008    

lucy edwards
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she really is something . powerfull !! bUt taking it easy. BEATY IS WHAT IT IS !!

BT THE YEHEE THING WILL BE A KILLAH ...NOT FEELING IT !


Posted on Jun 16, 2008    

ktcraw2632
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Damn Jen this was right on the money...I finally have something to say to my husband...I've always loved you since AI..you have a true fan here..


Posted on Jun 23, 2008    

Latesha
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i think that the song iz ok sike it's the shit like me i think this song goes out 2 my babys and they understand real well u know okay but anyway this goes out for all yall craze people that be trippen on this joint her voice was on beat and the beat was craze


Posted on Jun 27, 2008    

IOpt2
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:o) That's funny!

songs hot


Posted on Jul 02, 2008    

niteriderz
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This is a new cut to switch up the flow a bit.


Posted on Jul 11, 2008    

niteriderz
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Posted on Jul 12, 2008    

youngboomtingblud2
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Fatt Oo0f Tunee Matee x


Posted on Nov 13, 2008    

youngboomtingblud2
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WKDDD tUNEE XX


Posted on Nov 13, 2008    

bibi_rios
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bibi_rios
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this song is pretty good.
and Jennifer can sing.
it got played out because of it being played over and over again in my Dance class..
we had a routine to this song,
and thats wen i had 1st heard it.

sing. :)


Posted on Mar 13, 2009    

bibi_rios
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bibi_rios
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oh and btw;
for her being a big/thick girl,
she's REALLY pretty. ;)


Posted on Mar 13, 2009    

The 149th
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Too much yelling for me.


Posted on Mar 22, 2010    

DJ Timba
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chezzy
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hahahahahahahahahhaahaahhaahahahahaha


Posted on Oct 24, 2011    

Karan Gupte
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